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Record high tides have flooded Orange County coastal neighborhoods despite sandbags, pumps and berms, offering a preview of the heavier rain, surf and flooding expected this winter.
Scientists warn that king tides could rise another foot or two during El Niño, and storms at the same time could overwhelm defenses and inundate areas unaccustomed to flooding.
Record-warm ocean water is pushing sea levels higher, while officials and experts say temporary fixes such as seawalls may not suffice as coastal flooding worsens.
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